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Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Chance to Win $5,000 Texarkana Resources Drawdown
Jennifer Lewis with Texarkana Resources joined the Morning Show to talk about what the non-profit does for people in the area and discussed the upcoming annual Under the Harvest Moon Drawdown event. Someone has the chance to win $5,000. There will also be a silent auction, cocktails, dinner, and entertainment.
ATP Atlanta Day 4 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Juncheng Shang
Play at the ATP Atlanta Open continues on day four with Round of 16 matches across its grounds. With some of the world’s best in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, the Atlanta draw is wide open. Many intriguing matches are on the day four slate, including No. 1 seed Ben Shelton taking on Juncheng Shang. As always, we at LWOT have the preview and prediction for all matches around the grounds of Atlanta. But who will advance to the next round?
HSU named to WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, ranked No. 4 in NCAA Division III
ATLANTA, Geogia (BCH Sports) – Hardin-Simmons’ Cowgirl basketball team was named to the 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, ranking fourth in team GPA for all of NCAA Division III, announced on Wednesday. Cowgirl head coach Kendra Whitehead’s squad had a combined GPA...
Pet Spectacular! On display at TRAHC ArtWall
TEXARKANA, Ark.— The Texarkana Texas Arts and Humanities Council (TRAHC) is displaying Pet Spectacular! at the ArtWall situated by the Regional Arts Center downtown. The paintings were created by several guest artists and participants during the first week of the TRAHC summer camp, which was taught by National Teaching Artist Kay Thomas.
Mary Shurn celebrates 100 years
, , , , Mary Shurn of the Pleasant Hill Community near Linden celebrated her 100th birthday July 3. Some 200 people came to celebrate with her. The 200th birthday well-wishers had a special reason to be there. Shurn had taught for 43 years in the Linden-Kildare Consolidated School District. Her central subject matter, among others, had been home economics. “Tenacity is what she represents to me,” said Pleasant Hill community member Flo Stephenson. “Although home economics is not taught today under the same title, Mary Shurn taught a home economics course that included so many things about life and how to...
Lawsuit alleges Winnsboro ISD ignored bullying for years, retaliated against family
WINNSBORO, Texas (KETK) – A family filed a lawsuit against Winnsboro ISD accusing the district of engaging “in a yearslong retaliatory campaign” against them after they tried numerous times to report bullying against their son. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against WISD and its board members, asserts that the district ignored complaints of sexual […]
The Wilcox building in downtown Tyler transformed into apartments
The historic Wilcox building sat abandoned and deteriorating for decades, creating an eyesore for passersby downtown. Today, it has been redeveloped into 31 luxury apartments. "This is an entryway to downtown and what do people see? They see this building," City of Tyler Mayor Don Warren said. "This is a big start for the rest of the revitalization of downtown."
Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10
Have you got the blues? The City of Orange will on Aug. 10 when Blues Fest takes place at the Riverside Pavillion from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We’ve been thinking about doing this for six or seven years, and it’s finally time,” event organizer Benetris Edwards said. According to Edwards, there’s plenty of Zydeco […] The post Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10 appeared first on Orange Leader.
Texarkana Police Looking for This Man on Felony Warrant
Texarkana Arkansas Police need your help in locating a man who has been issued a felony warrant. Texarkana area police are looking for Cameron Reshaud Armond. He is wanted for alleged Fleeing by Vehicle with Risk of Death or Serious Injury. Armond is a 25-year-old black male. He stands 6...
Ticket info, participant list for 50 Cent’s celebrity basketball game released
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More information has been released about one of the events that’s part of 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony weekend in Shreveport. The Celebrity Basketball Game will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at StageWorks. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the game begins at 8 p.m. Celebrity participants include:
One man dies in fatal South Arkansas shooting; suspect claims self-defense
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:51 PM, officers of the Camden Police Department arrived at Spring Street after receiving a report of a possible shooting and an injured victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 25-year-old male walking toward the roadway with his hands in the air. The unidentified male allegedly […]
Natchitoches police investigating shooting on Lakeview Drive
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Police Department said they are investigating an early morning shooting that happened on Lakeview Drive. NPD responded to the 400 block of Lakeview Drive around 4:01 a.m. on July 25 regarding gunshots in the area. When officers arrived, they found several bullet casings in the road with property damage to a vehicle and a residence.
Arkansas rice is nice cooking contest winners announced
Jase Sheppard, 11, and Caitlin Cooper, 16, won in their respective categories in the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest on July 18 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock. Sheppard’s Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole won the “Main Dish” category, while Cooper’s Cheesy Arancini took the top...
Shreveport honors 109 year old resident with parade
A parade for Elvira Helaire-Davis rolled down 5th Street in the MLK neighborhood last Saturday morning as Marshal James Jefferson stopped at a house with dozens of roses and a ‘Happy Birthday’ balloon. He was one of many, including former councilman Willie Bradford and State Rep. Joy Walters, who wanted to wish Helaire-Davis a happy 109th birthday. ...
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
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